chnology in Europe and the U.S. II. Overview of major air conditioning suppliers (Europe & U.S.) III. List of major air conditioning suppliers by OEM (EU and U.S. production) IV. Product installation status by model V. Sales figures for major air conditioning suppliers Supplier global footprint: By plant, location, and customer Valeo Mahle Behr Hanon Systems Modine Manufacturing Air International Eberspaecher Webasto Air Conditioners (Japan Mar...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/22

eport introduces the contents of the e-Axle parts, materials, and electric components exhibited mainly in the Passenger Cars, Parts, and Machinery & Tools sections on the 4th floor of the West Exhibition Halls (West Halls 3 and 4), and the fast and standard chargers and charging equipment exhibited mostly in the Mobility-Related section on the 1st floor of the East Exhibition Hall (East Hall 7). Mikuni booth Nichicon booth Nissan Sakura ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/17

sented the flagship sedan Hyptec A800, which was developed in collaboration with Huawei, and Aion exhibited models such as the Aion UT super and Aion i60. Hyptec A800   Interior details of the Hyptec A800 have been released. This model is scheduled to be released in the fourth quarter of 2025. The most distinctive feature of the model is that it is equipped with Huawei's ADS 4 Max/Ultra driver assistance system.   This model is positioned as a ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

rt for customers through connected technologies, such as "Hino Support," which keeps customers' operations running. Furthermore, to address the logistics issue of waiting for cargo and loading and unloading work, the company is currently operating an entry and exit time management system at its own plants and is currently analyzing the problem.   The development of new mobility vehicles is being carried out in local settings, with the support of...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/16

e years, driven by advances in interface technologies such as displays and IT. The design of cockpits, centered on IVI displays and meters, is also changing significantly in the Japanese market, and last year's Cockpit Report (Japanese Market) summarized the cockpit features of Japanese cars in the most recent three years (2022 to the first half (H1) of 2024). However, compared to changes in cars overseas, especially in China and Europe, the spee...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/15

tents are filed daily and approximately 20 are approved every day. The company remains at the forefront of areas such as automotive electric drive systems and driver assistance systems. BYD is also continuing to promote its global expansion strategy, and has begun or is pursuing the construction of plants in Thailand, Hungary, Indonesia, Brazil, and other countries. Its Rayong plant in Thailand began operations in 2024. For its electric drive sys...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/11

recoverable reserves. Manufacturing process: There are many suppliers who have proposed automatic winding of rectangular cross-section wires in winding machines to avoid the welding and coating processes, and if the cost reduction effect is large it might become more widely used. OEM Country Plant Products Volkswagen, VW Group Germany Kassel Plant Drive motors (2013~), MEB Base ­+ drive systems (e-Drive) (2019~), electric drive transmis...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/09

ess, the major advantage of a CVT is that it can run at the optimum gear ratio. Since the gear ratio can be matched to the engine speed range where the engine efficiency is good, it is compatible with mini-vehicles and compact cars with small displacement engines and limited power. For this reason, most of the automatic transmissions installed on mini-vehicles and A-D segment class front-wheel drive vehicles in the Japanese market in recent years...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/08

in airflow and temperature sensation to ensure individual comfort for each user. It coordinates and controls hardware such as air conditioning, air vents, passenger seat ventilation/heating, and dimming glass. There is no need for passengers to take any action; the vehicle automatically creates the most comfortable environment. Value: No transfer of control, always comfortable Health cockpit Integrates AI with high-precision in-car sensors. Rea...

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exemption from EPA federal regulations) CAFE Corporate Average Fuel Economy (established by EPA) CBG Compressed bio gas CFP Carbon footprint of product CNG Compressed natural gas CO2 Used to refer to all greenhouse gases GHG Greenhouse gas GWh Annual production capacity of cell plants, gigawatt-hours; “/year” omitted IRA Inflation Reduction Act (USA) LLC Limited Liability Company NACS North American Charging Stan...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/12/01

Co., Ltd, (Nissan) did not exhibit any technology at its passenger car booth in the East Exhibition Hall, but on the wall of the Out of KidZania in the JMS 2025 booth in the South Exhibition Hall, among descriptions of vehicle production processes, photos of the rotor winding process at the Tochigi plant for the e-Axle's EESM (externally excited synchronous motor), which is used in the Nissan Ariya, were shown. Photo of EESM rotor winding ...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/21

vanced human-machine interfaces to enable safe and distraction-free operation. The evolution of the cockpit layout can be broadly classified into the types shown in the following table: Cockpit layout evolution (Copyright © MarkLines Co., Ltd. All rights reserved) Types 1 and 2 have almost completely disappeared from the European market. Navigation systems have been replaced by infotainment systems (IVI), and digital driver informat...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/20

ET9 began in the first quarter of 2025, priced at CNY 788,000. It is positioned as a full-size flagship sedan. 4. Types of power steering systems The following section details the different types of power steering systems. Hydraulic power steering (HPS) Hydraulic power steering (HPS): This is the most conventional type, which utilizes steering fluid pressure from a hydraulic pump that is driven by the vehicle’s engine. An HPS can also be elec...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/18

tive disadvantages:• Market Share Erosion: International brands continue to lose ground to domestic competitors who demonstrate enhanced capabilities in critical technology, design innovation, and brand perception, particularly within the decisive NEV segment• Portfolio Transition Difficulties: Most foreign OEMs struggle to adapt their global vehicle architectures to rapidly evolving Chinese consumer preferences and stringent NEV regulatory r...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/14

to the high-end 4-piston opposed (fixed) brake calipers Shinkansen caliper (Akebono Brake Industry)   Another exhibit is Akebono Brake Industry's pride and joy, the Shinkansen caliper, a high-end brake.   For a 16-car Bullet Train (Shinkansen), 128 brakes are installed. It has been adopted on most Shinkansen trains since the introduction of the high-speed Series 300 Shinkansen in 1992. It is a high market share, long-selling product.   Dur...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/11

droid Auto. Chinese companies have developed and manufactured many products in this field. Example of Smart Display installed a car (Source: Photo by MarkLines)   Both CarPlay and Android Auto can be connected via wired or wireless connection. Since wireless connections are the norm for most Smart Displays, their interfaces have simple structures. The device referred to in this report is compatible with a wireless connection and has a...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/11

The Battery Show North America 2025 – Electric & Hybrid Vehicle Technology Expo New technologies tempered with localization and market diversification concerns Summary Magna, Eberspaecher, Freudenberg aim to improve costs and safety with new systems Schaeffler, Amprius, FastLion, Lyten show new battery pack and cell technologies Suppliers highlight current and future U.S. plants and operations Battery manufacturers diversify outside of automoti...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/07

BEVs with components supplied by Aisin, Denso, and Toyota Motor Corporation, while the Honda Group is working with Astemo to support electrified vehicles.   On the other hand, Nissan began production at JATCO in 2025, in addition to in-house production in Yokohama, the Decherd Powertrain Assembly Plant in the U.S., and the Tochigi Plant.   In addition, for the generator for the second-generation e-POWER and the drive motor for the Sakura, Meid...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/11/04

or occupants who were not wearing seat belts, but as it was believed that they provided greater protection when used in conjunction with seat belts, their adoption spread not only to the U.S. market but also to markets around the world, including Europe and Japan. They are now standard equipment on most models not only in developed countries such as Japan, the U.S. and Europe, but also in major markets such as China. As an example of the expansio...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/27

ccording to MarkLines, the Hyundai-Kia Motor Group manufactured 3.406 million vehicles in Korea in 2024, accounting for about 83% of total domestic Korean production. Although the domestic EV production lines are operating erratically due to slowing demand, the Group is increasing production at its plants outside Korea and plans to sequentially launch a number of EV and FCEV models, including the Ioniq 9, the EV3 through EV5, and the PV5.   GM K...

Market & Tech Reports  Updated at: 2025/10/23